Visa & Passport

For visitors from other countries, visa applications to China might take a few weeks to process at the Chinese Embassies. We are in the process of preparing Letters of Invitation for the conference. If you require a Letter of Invitation to apply for your Visa to China, please send your request to Dr. Shiying LI (shiying_li@126.com). Please be aware that we can not send the Letters of Invitation directly to the embassies. Find out if you need a visa to enter China at http://www.visaforchina.org/.

Meeting site

The symposium will take place in the Sheraton Chongqing Hotel, which also offers accommodation.

How to get to the meeting site

Your main point of arrival is the international airport Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. This international airport maintains direct liaison with all major cities in the world. The Sheraton Chongqing Hotel is a 30-minute drive from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG), which is approximately 2½ hours away from Shanghai, Beijing, or Hong Kong by air.

Other alternatives for those of you wanting to enjoy a bit more the scenery: you can easily take taxi from Chongqing North Railway Station to Sheraton Chongqing ( By taxi: ≈40 RMB) or take the subway (running from 06:30–22:30).

Accommodation

Details forthcoming.

Climate

The meeting takes place in October. Average day temperature should be average 20–26˚C, which is quite pleasant.

Banks & Currencies

Currency is the RMB. Visa, Master Card and American Express credit cards are accepted almost everywhere. ATM machines are easily found. [We suggest changing some RMB cash at airport for convenience.]

Electricity

220 Volts, plug type: , sometimes combined with a Euro two-prong.

Shopping

Shops are open from Monday to Sunday, 09:00–20:00. Shopping centers may have extended hours to 22:00.

Smoking

Smoking is forbidden in most public areas, governemental buildings and shopping malls. The conference site is a smoke-free area.

Telecommunication

Most areas (restaurants, shopping center etc.) have wireless reception. Wireless internet connection will be provided at the meeting site of Sheraton Chongqing.

Travel Grants

Policy: [PDF],   Application form: [RTF], [DOCX]